Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony NEX-3N

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Ricoh WG-30 versus Sony NEX-3N, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is very close but the WG-30 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The WG-30 was manufactured 20 months after the NEX-3N making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the WG-30 grades versus the NEX-3N when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-30 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30 enjoys external dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3N has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-30 versus Sony NEX-3N in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-30 compared to the NEX-3N.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30 and NEX-3N is 91 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30 and NEX-3N.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor dimensions. The WG-30 contains the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF more difficult. The more modern WG-30 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.